We wanted to see the ship while in the Uk. Check in by ipad was a first for us in Southampton. Having got off Ventura the same morning we boarded Harmony of the Seas early as it was just a short walk down the quayside. As usual the Royal Caribbean check in process was a very quick and smooth operation.

We spent the first few hours exploring the facilities and having previously been on Oasis of the Seas we were familiar with many of the different areas. The information stations were very helpful and we checked that the bookings made prior to our cruise for the various shows were registered. All was well with the exception of the message that the Aqua Theatre was not yet completed and therefore no shows would be possible during the cruise.

We collected our cruise cards from outside the cabin (another first for us). The cabin itself on deck 14 overlooking the Boardwalk area was spacious and well layed out. The balcony was a reasonable size, although the access door was very heavy to move. Read more